Manufacturing Engineer

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization (including those under CPT/OPT) is not available.The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for supporting the planning of new equipment and processes within the Electric Rack Steering assembly area. This position supports equipment utilization, state of the art processes and successful launches while continuing to follow the produce through its entire life cycle. In this role, the incumbent will work hand in hand with Process Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Logistics to ensure that we are meeting our Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery targets. The successful candidate is a self-driven engineer who demonstrates strong ownership, prioritizes work based on business impact, communicates proactively, and uses data to make decisions and solve problems. Success in this role requires a high level of initiative, ownership, and the ability to independently prioritize work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Job duties:Own the daily performance of assigned manufacturing lines, including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, First Pass Yield (FPY), OEE, downtime, and scrap.Identify, analyze, and implement improvements that enhance safety, quality, productivity, cost, and equipment reliability.Lead structured problem-solving activities using data-driven methodologies (PDCA, 5 Why, Fishbone, RedX, Six Sigma, etc.) to identify root causes and implement permanent corrective actions.Analyze production data to identify trends, prioritize work, and drive continuous improvement initiatives based on business impact.Demonstrate ownership by driving issues from identification through implementation and verification of effectiveness.Implement Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives within assigned production areas.Develop and maintain APQP documentation including PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, and related quality documentation.Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including Standard Work Instructions (SWIs), Setup Instructions, and process specifications.Lead and/or support the specification, design, validation, implementation, and launch of new manufacturing processes and equipment.Lead and/or participate in Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and process improvement activities.Support troubleshooting of automated manufacturing equipment by partnering with Production, Maintenance, Controls, Quality, and Technical Functions.Develop engineering standards, best practices, and procedures that improve process capability, consistency, and equipment reliability.Support internal and external audits while ensuring compliance with IATF 16949, customer requirements, and Bosch standards.Conduct regular Layered Process Audits (LPA), Workstation Audits, 5S Audits, Operator Audits, and Process Audits.Communicate project status, technical issues, action plans, risks, and support needs to leadership and cross-functional teams.Maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor to support operators, verify process performance, and ensure improvements are effective.Core ExpectationsA successful Manufacturing Engineer will:Support continuous improvement activities to improve safety, quality and productivity for assigned areas of responsibilityEnsure the equipment utilization is meeting the business targetsParticipate in investment planning and capacity calculations for the business unitSupport the creation of controlled documents (PFMEA, DFMEA, Control Plans, Std. Work) for all new processes and equipmentSupport and ensure the successful launch of new customers, platforms and equipmentParticipate in growing high performance culture within the engineering teamParticipate and build international network within the company